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Jonathan Sell, Director, A&R at Capitol Christian Music Group Contact Details
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Jonathan Sell, Director, A&R at Capitol Christian Music Group Contact Details

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January 1, 2025
Jonathan Sell is a renowned figure in the music industry, currently serving as the Director of A&R at Capitol Christian Music Group...
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How to Write Filk Lyrics
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How to Write Filk Lyrics

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
Filk is the music of fans. It lives at conventions, around circle jams, on late night couches, and on YouTube channels where a ukulele,...
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How to Write Nueva Canción Songs
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How to Write Nueva Canción Songs

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November 1, 2025
You want songs that feel like they could start a march or make abuela cry in a good way. You want words that speak truth to power and m...
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How to Write Latin Rock Lyrics
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How to Write Latin Rock Lyrics

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want lyrics that roar from the stage and stay in the ear after the lights go off. Latin rock is not a costume you put on. It is a l...
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How to Write a Song About Losing A Friend
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How to Write a Song About Losing A Friend

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want a song that feels honest and not like a Hallmark card in a cheap frame. Losing a friend can be a confusing stew of anger, nost...
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Music for Property Managers
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Music for Property Managers

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Ever felt like managing properties by day and writing chart-topping lyrics by night is the ultimate balancing act? Welcome to “Music fo...
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Dark Pop Songwriting Advice
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Dark Pop Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Want to write dark pop songs that make people feel seen and slightly dangerous while still getting on playlists? Welcome. This guide is...
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How to Write a Song About Global Warming
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How to Write a Song About Global Warming

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want a song that matters and still slaps. You want lyrics that do not sound like a biology lecture or a protest chant that fell asl...
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How to Write Electroacoustic Improvisation Songs
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How to Write Electroacoustic Improvisation Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
This is for artists who like noise, nuance, and the weird third thing between a piano and a circuit board. Electroacoustic improvisatio...
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How to Write Songs About Belonging
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How to Write Songs About Belonging

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want listeners to feel seen. You want a line that lands like a hugged chest. You want a chorus that people sing in a room full of s...
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